2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best
You'll find plenty of inspiration in these four award-winning projects from the Best in American Living Awards
What Gen-Z Buyers Really Want in a Home
The fervor of planning for Millennials in the home building industry has now pivoted to Gen Z. So, what does this new generation want?
4 Luxury Production Home Designs to Inspire
Yes, these are designs for production homes, but you won't find any cookie-cutter repetitive elements in this high-end selection
The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort
Explore the design elements and unique, luxe details that combine to create a sense of comfort and relaxed indoor/outdoor living in The New American Home 2024
4 Inspiring Adaptive Reuse Projects With Real Impact
From former schools to warehouses, these adaptive reuse projects—winners in the 2023 Best in American Living Awards—succeed in creating new housing and revitalizing their neighborhoods
Kid-Friendly Home Design Four Ways
Do your ‘family’ homes really deliver great design for parents and their children? Here are four clever home design ideas that consider kids and adults alike
Design
How to Maximize Your Lot Width
Design firm Housing Design Matters says maximizing your lot widths with these simple solutions can be more cost-effective, impactful, and add…
Design
Outdoor Living Enhancements That Can Elevate Any Backyard
Interest in outdoor living spiked because of the pandemic, but homeowners still desire summer-ready, upgraded outdoor spaces to enjoy during the…
Building Materials
How to Limit Waste By Designing With Lumber in Mind
Higher lumber prices add an average of $36,000 to the cost of a new single-family home, and design firm Housing Design Matters says builders are…
Design
Without Cars, This Neighborhood’s Streets Will Be ‘More Recreative,’ Says Design Firm
By eliminating parking from the streets of its upcoming Hamburg neighborhood, a Dutch design firm says more respect will be given to residents.…
Comfort + Health
Wellness Features Pay Off for Remodels, Sales, and New Homes
As Americans become more attuned to wellness within their homes, properties with wellness features are selling faster and for more money,…
Design
Competition Seeks to Return L.A. Multifamily Housing to its Iconic Roots
A competition run by the office of Los Angeles’ chief design officer seeks to return the city’s multifamily housing back to its roots while…
Design
Demand for Aging-in-Place Design Poised to Grow
The U.S. Census Bureau predicts Americans aged 65 and above will outnumber those under the age of 18 by 2034. The growing population of older…
House Review
7 Kitchen Designs for Today's Lifestyles
These kitchen designs answer the needs of how we live now and reflect our experiences during the pandemic, which has influenced kitchen design concepts related to cleanliness, storage, and outdoor kitchen and dining spaces
Design
How to Enhance Your Elevation Design
A focus on the front door, correct proportions, and a balanced blend of materials are just a few ways home builders can enhance the authenticity…
Coronavirus Resources and Information
Multigenerational Home Demand Jumps Due to Pandemic
The multigenerational home designs of the Lake Club section of the Lakewood Ranch community in Florida meet the growing desire for generations…